Job Description:

Project Coordinator SLICE Grant -Temporary

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (Pitt-Greensburg) has been awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to increase the retention and graduation rates of students in STEM. Through the S-STEM Scholarship Program, the NSF is strengthening the U.S. scientific workforce by supporting academically talented students who would otherwise have difficulties reaching their goals.

The goal of the STEM Learning Interdisciplinary Community Expansion (SLICE) Scholarship Program is to attract, recruit, retain, and graduate academically talented STEM transfer students and traditional students from rural areas with baccalaureate degrees in the natural sciences.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:
• Serves in an administrative capacity and provides administrative support to the project manager and other members of the team;
• Assists with managing the budget and reconciling level reports; ensures compliance with federal regulations; assists with overseeing contracts;
• Interacts with key stakeholders - faculty and staff; may have some interaction with students;
• Manages daily office operations (responding to and sending correspondence, notetaking, maintaining office calendars, scheduling meetings, processing orders), making reservations and travel arrangements, supporting the grant's social media presence, training and supervising temporary and/or student workers, and handling other tasks.

High School Diploma/GED is required

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Department: Greensburg Nat Sci-Biology

Campus: Greensburg

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Average number of working hours per week for this assignment: 18.5

Work Schedule: 18.5 hours/week; flexible days Monday-Friday; flexible hours during regular work day to allow for interaction with faculty/staff/studentss

Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?: Yes

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Requested Pay Rate: 18.00

Visa Sponsorship Provided:

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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